Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
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Mermaid Park Playground: A Destination for Nature-Inspired Play
It Started with an inspired idea Mermaid Park in Whitpain Township represents a landmark achievement in community-centered, nature-inspired play design, one that General Recreation is…
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New Assistant Manager on Board at Ridley Creek State Park Complex
A Bucks County native has been named the new assistant manager for the Ridley Creek State Park Complex, encompassing Ridley Creek State Park as well…
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Missing Park Ranger Alec Campbelll Found Dead at Tyler State Park
Alec Campbell, a 38-year-old Pennsylvania park ranger who disappeared while kayaking in the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park has been found dead, writes Abigail…
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Bucks County Named Best Place to Visit for a Fall Foliage
Bucks County has been named the top destination for fall foliage in 2024, according to Priceline’s travel search data, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News…
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General Recreation Designs All-Inclusive Playground in Lower Paxton Township
The latest improvements to the 41-acre Brightbill Park in Lower Paxton Township includes a new inclusive, multi-part playground designed by General Recreation Inc. of Newtown…
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Top 10 Pennsylvania Trail Gap Closed; Officials Celebrate Opening of Crossing on D&L Trail in Bucks County
Officials recently cut the ribbon on the 0.1-mile Bridge Street Crossing along the D&L Trail in Morrisville. The new segment, which consists of two ramps…
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Aston Buys Sisters of St. Francis Land for New Open Land Park
A 46-acre vacant tract owned by the Sisters of St. Francis in Aston, founders of Neumann University, has been sold to Aston Township to create…
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Broad Commons Park: A Tribute to Fonthill Castle’s Legacy
Nestled in the heart of Doylestown Borough, Broad Commons Park is a remarkable example of playground design that seamlessly blends cultural heritage with modern play…
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Circuit Trails Network Nears 50 Percent Completion, Secures $41.7 Million in Funding for Trail Projects in 2023
The Circuit Trails Coalition is marking 2023 as a successful year of trail progress for the Circuit Trails network. With eight miles added this year,…
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Is Bigfoot in West Chester’s Everhart Park?
An elusive legend, Bigfoot — otherwise known as the Sasquatch — has been spotted all around North America over the decades. Now, there are claims…
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This Playground Has Doyletown’s Fonthill Castle as Its Inspiration
A uniquely-themed playground inspired by Henry Mercer’s historic Fonthill Castle is coming this fall to a corner of Doylestown’s Broad Commons Park, writes Freda R.…
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Expect New Rose Tree Park Playground to be Ready in June
The next stage of improvements for Rose Tree Park became a reality Thursday when Delaware County officials broke ground on a new playground, reports the…
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Love Horses? State has a Horse Farm Ready to Rent at Ridley Creek State Park
Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is inviting people to bid on a concession lease for Hidden Valley Farm, a horse farm located on…
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Aston to Buy 43 Acres of Open Space From Sisters of St. Francis
Aston Township has agreed to buy 43 acres of open land from the Sisters of St. Francis, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. The…
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New Playground and Field for Upland Park Part of County Upgrades
An inclusive playground is coming to Upland Park as part of Delaware County’s continued push for more parks and open space for residents. A groundbreaking…
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All Kids Are Welcome at Rose Tree Park’s New Destination Playground
A destination playground, landscaping and storm water management are planned for Rose Tree Park in Media, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The new…





































